🌱Monday Mulch⁠ ⁠ We like to use these cooler, winter months for a little garden research. For beginners, let's learn a little about Mulch this Monday. ⁠ ⁠ What is MULCH?⁠ ⁠ 👉️Mulch performs one or more important tasks. Mulches conserve water by reducing evaporation. They prevent weeds from competing with the plants you want to grow. They increase soil temperature, which speeds growth and helps crops mature faster. And in some cases, mulches help prevent soil erosion. The best mulches are ones that break down over time and biodegrade into the soil itself.⁠ ⁠ Organic mulches include:⁠ ⁠ 💠 manure💠compost💠 leafmould💠bark💠straw💠newspaper⁠ ⁠ Non-organic mulches include:⁠ ⁠ 💠black polythene💠carpet💠gravel.⁠ ⁠ So, let's talk. Are you using mulch to protect your soil?